Comparison
Methylphenidate vs Amphetamine (Adderall)
Methylphenidate
Prescription stimulant for ADHD (Ritalin, Concerta). Increases dopamine and norepinephrine.
Amphetamine (Adderall)
Prescription stimulant combination (Adderall) for ADHD and narcolepsy. Stronger than methylphenidate.
| Field | Methylphenidate | Amphetamine (Adderall) |
|---|---|---|
| Category | stimulant | stimulant |
| Dose range | 5–40mg | 5–30mg |
| Half-life | 3h | 10h |
| Onset | 30min | 30min |
| Evidence | EVIDENCEA | EVIDENCEA |
| Safety | ●●●○○ | ●●○○○ |
| Legal (US) | USSchedule II | USSchedule II |
| PubMed refs | 7800 | 24000 |
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